BBFC is important to the film industry because it gives films a certificate showing what age you have to be to watch a certain film. A story that has made a big affect on the rating system is the release of Spiderman (2002). The final fight scene with the Green Goblin was said to been too violent for 12 year olds but should not be put up to a 15, this is because the fight scene was very intense and not so animated like the other fight scenes this scene also showed knifes, blood and death; by there superhero using such weapons it makes them more glamorised making younger children want to play with them meaning as they grow up they may think that it is normal to act like this. They could also copy the actions while playing making them dangerous. The creators tried to change how intense this scene was but did not want to loose the storyline. The main audience for this film was around 12 and if the BBFC increased its age rating to 15 then they would have lost a high percentage of there audience. After much consideration the BBFC made a new category called 12A meaning with adults consent a 12 year old can watch the film with them.
U:The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range. The film UP is an example of a U rating film as it only contains mild threat.
PG: PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content might upset younger or more sensitive children. The film Spy Kids is an example of a PG rating film Contains mild fantasy action violence.
12 and 12A: 12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (for example someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them. The 12 certificate is just for videos, DVDs and Blu-rays. 12A is for films at the cinema only. The film Spiderman is an example of a 12A rating film as it contains scenes of strong violence but because it was believed many younger children wanted to watch it is a comic book film so the BBCF introduced the age rating 12A which meant under 12s could watch a film if they were accompanied by an adult.
15: No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. The film Strangers is an example of 15 rating as it contains strong psychological horror, violence and language.
18: Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated DVD. No 18 rated works are suitable for children. The film Saw is an example of a 18 rating film as it contains strong bloody violence and language.The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.
I want my thriller film to have an age rating of 15 as my film wont contain any gory scenes or sex scenes I also want a wider audience and having it as an 18 will restrict the percentage of my audience.
You have identified the correct age certificates and you have included a definition, but you also need to reference your research.
ReplyDeleteWithin each age certificate, you need to refer to specific examples from films, to show further understanding of the BBFC and their purpose of the film industry.
Finally, you need to explain what age certificate your thriller will be and why, this can be achieved by considering your narrative